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WORLD'S COLU/nBlAN EXPOSITION 



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(N2 2) STATE BUILDINGS . /^"""Uvf^l^^^ „„ WATER COLOR DRAWINGS 

(N2 3) rORElGN BUILDINGS 

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/^\ ANUPACTURES AND LiBERAL ArTS BuILDING 



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THE A\ANUrACTURES AND LIBERAL ARTS BUILDING. 




OTABLE for its symmetrical proportions, the Manufactures AND Liberal 
QJ \ Arts Building is the mammoth structure of the Expositioq. It measures 
1,688 by 788 feet aqd covers more' thaq 31 acres, being thie largest Expositiori 
building ever constructed, Withiq trie building a gallery 50 feet wide ex- 
tends around all four sides adding more th^an eight acres to the floor space 
available for exhibits, aqd making it 40 acres iq ail. Projecting fronq tP)is 
gallery -are 86 smaller galleries, 12 feet wide, fronq whiclq visitors may sur- 
vey th^e vast array of exhibits aqd tlqe busy scene below. "Columbia Avenue," 
50 feet wide exterids througf\ the mammotPi building longitudinally aqd an 
Avenue of like widthi crosses it at right angles at thie center. J\\e maiq roof 
is of iroq aqd glass aqd arches aq area 385 by 1,400 feet aqd has its ridge 150 
feet fronq ti\e grouqd, 

The Liberal Arts Building is iq the Corinthiaq style of architecture aqd 
iq point of being severely classic, excels nearly all of tf\e other edifices, The 
long array of columqs aqd arches, whicf\ its facades present, is relieved from 
monotony by very elaborate ornamentatioq, Iq this ornamentation female 
figures, syrqbolical of the various arts aqd sciences, play a conspicuous aqd 
very attractive part. 

Designs showing iq relief thie seals of tlqe different States of the Unioq aqd 



of various Foreigq Nations also appear iq the ornamentatioq, These, of course, 
are gigantic iq their proportions. The Agricultural Building perhaps is 
the only one whiclq has a more elaborately ornamental exterior thaq has 
this colossal struct!.' 

Tl^e exterior of tl-^e building is covered witlq "staff," which^ is treated to 
represent marble. Tl-^e huge fluted columns and th^e immense arches are 
apparently of tlqis beautiful material. The graqd entrances at th^e corners of 
th^e building aqd midway at tf\e sides consist of lofty arcf\es iq piers of elab- 
orate desigq aqd ornamentatioq, Thiere are numerous other entrances less 
imposing, 

J'r\e architect of th^is gigantic building, George B. Post, of New York, has 
beeq remarkably successful iq giving architectural symmetry aqd effectiveness 
to th^e immense proportions with^ whici-i he had to deal aqd his work stands as 
oqe of tlqe marvels of th^e Expositioq, 

Tlqe building occupies a most conspicuous place iq th^e Grounds, It 
faces t\\e Lake, witfi only lawns and promenades betweeq, Northi of it is thie 
United States Government Building, soutlq thie Harbor aqd in-jutting 
Lagooq, aqd west thie Electrical Building aqd tl^e Lagooq separating it 
fronq thie Wooded Island. 



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THE GOVERNA\ENT BUILDING. 



^"'^f'X ELIGHTFULLY located near thie Lake shore, soutl^ of thie maiq Lagooq 
I J aqd of tl^e area reserved for tl^^e Foreigq Nations aqd t\\e several 
"^""^^^ States, aqd eastofthie Woman's Building aqd of Midway Plaisance, is 
the Government Exhibit Building, Mexico's Building stands just nortf\ 
of tlqat of tl^e United States, acrossth^e Lagooq. TP\e Government Building was 
designed by Architect Windrim, now succeeded by W, J. Edbrooke. It is classic 
in style, and bears a strong resemblance to thie National Museunq aqd othier 
Government buildings at Washingtoq. It covers aq area of 350 by 420 feet, is 
constructed of iroq, bricl< aqd glass, aqd cost $400,000. Its leading architect- 
ural feature is a central octagonal dome 120 feet iq diameter and 150 feet 
highi, tl^e floor of which^ will be kept free fronq exhibits. Tlqe building 
froqts to thie west, aqd connects oq th^e nortlq, by a bridge over tlqe Lagooq, 

witlq tl^e building of tlie Fisheries Exhibit. 

Tlqe soutf| half of tf\e Government Building is devoted to tlqe exhibits 
of tl-^e Post-Office Department, Treasury Department, War Departrqent and 
Department of Agriculture. Tlqe northi half is devoted to i\\e exh^ibits of tt^e 
Fisheries Commissioq, Smithsoniaq Institute aqd Interior Department. Tlqe 
State Department exhibit extends fronq tl^e rotunda to th^e east end aqd that of 
tlqe Department of Justice fronq the rotunda to tlqe west end of tlqe building. 
Tlqe allotment of space for tfie several department exhibits is: War Department, 
23,000 square feet; Treasury, 10,500 square feet; Agricultural, 23,250 square 
feet; Interior, 24,000 square feet; Post-Office, 9,000 square feet; Fishery, 
20,000 square feet, aqd Smithsoniaq Institute, balance of space. 

Tlqe Treasury Department Exhibit is in charge of Assistant Secretary 
Nettleton. He matured th^e plaqs wlqereby thie Mint, tlqe Coast aqd tlqe 
Geodetic Survey, tl^e Supervising Architect of tfie Treasury, thie Bureau of 
Engraving aqd Printing, tf\e Bureau of Statistics, tlqe Life-Saving Board, thie 
Lighthouse Board and tlqe Marine Hospital all h^ave made exhibits, 

The authorities of the Mint show not only a complete group of the 
coins made by the United States, but a numberof tlqe coins of foreigq countries. 

"The Supervising Architect of the Treasury shows a number of photo- 



graphs of all of the public buildings of the Capital. These include 
not only the buildings, but they also include the parks and reservations. 

The Bureau of Engraving aqd Printing shows many new bills under 
framiqg. These include a sample of every bill of every denominatioq tlqat 
theUnited States Government now authorizes as money. 

A Life-Saving Statioq is built aqd equipped withi every appliance aqd a 
regular crew goes througlq all life-saving manoeuvres. 

Perhaps tf\e most interesting exhibit of tlqe wlqole Treasury Department 
is tlqat by th^e Coast Survey. It iqcludes a huge map of tl^e United States, 
about 400 feet square or about tt^e size of a square of city property. This 
is accurately constructed plaster of paris aqd is placed horizontally oq tlqe Ex- 
position grounds with a hugecovering erected over it, witl^galleries aqd path- 
ways oq tlqe inside to allow tl^e visitors to walk over tlqe whole United States 
witlq out touchiing it. This model is built oq a scale shiowing tlqe exact height 
of mountains, tlqe deptlq of tlqe rivers aqd tlqe curvature of tlqe eartlq. 

The Quartermaster's Department shows lay-figure officers aqd meq of 
all grades iq tlqe army, mounted, oq foot, fully equipped iq tlqe uniforrq of 
tlqeir rank aqd service. 

Aside frorq tlqese tl^ere are nineteen figures, showing the uniforms 
worn during tlqe Revolutionary War aqd tlqe War of 1812 aqd thirty-one figures 
showing the uniforms iq tlqe Mexicaq War. A novel exhibit is tlqat of a 
telephone as used on tlqe battlefield. The heliographi, whicf^ practically 
annihilates distance iq tlqe matter of talking, is showq iq full operatioq. 
All means of army telegraphing aqd signalling witlq tt^e batteries, lines, cables, 
bombs, torches, aqd so fortlq, are showq withi great elaborateness. 

Capt. Whipple, of tlqe Ordnance Department, developed ti\e plaq for 
aq exhibit of huge guns aqd explosives. At certaiq hours of tlqe day thjere 
are regular battery drills aqd loading and firing of pieces. Many of tlqe 
guns used are tlqe finest of tlqeir kind in tlqe world. 

The exh^ibit of the Medical Bureau occupies a hospital built especially 
for its use, operated by a corps of hospital qurses aqd doctors. 



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THE CASINO AND PIER. 



» L_j LL visitors to tl^e Expositiori, it is safe to say, will inspect thie CASINO and 
qJ X- Pier, aqd not only inspect then|, but enjoy thoroughly tP\e delights 
whicP\ they, together witli their surroundings, afford. Tt^e PiER is eighty feet 
wide arid extends 1000 feet out into Lake Michigari fron\ tl^^e easterr^ extrerqi- 
ty of \.\\e Grand Court or aveque running fron^ '&\e ADMINISTRATION BUILDING to 
iVye Lake, Along tl-^e shore, oq either side of tlqe Pier, are broad, beautiful 
promenades, where thousands of visitors will throng iqthje intervals of sight- 
seeing iq tf^e Expositioq Buildings. 

Fronq tt^e shore promenade they will walk out oq th^e Pier to tl^e 
beautiful Casino at tlqe extremity. 

Tt^e Casino is a composite structure, embracing nine pavilions, aqd was 
planned by its architects. Burling &. Whitehouse, of Chicago, to be a repre- 
sentatioq of Venice, oq a small scale, iq tl^^e waters of Lake Michigaq. Ac- 
cordingly, its architecture is of tlqe Venetiaq order. Tf^e Casino is built oq 
piles, aqd measures 180 by 400 feet. Witli thie exceptioq of th^e central 
pavilioq, which rises to th^e height of 180 feet, th^e pavilions are two stories 
highi, rising eighty feet fronq ttqe water, There is communicatioq betweeq 
tt^e nine pavilions, botf^, by gondolas aqd bridges. Completely surrounded by 



water this structure, witlq its fleet of boats aqd numerous water-ways, pre- 
sents a decidedly Venetiaq aspect, Surrounding the central pavilioq runs a 
gallery fifty-six feet wide. At tf^e west eqd of tP\e PlER stand th\e thirteeq 
columqs designed by Sculptor St. Gaudens to represent th^e Thirteeq Original 
States, Iq front of tlqe Casino is tlqe harbor for small pleasure craft. 

At night this h^arbor is lighted by incandescent lamps- sunk beneatl^ tlqe 
surface of tlqe water oq floats. l\\e material of tf^e Casino is of wood aqd 
thje walls are covered witlq "staff." A striking combinatioq of high^ colorings 
is effected. V\/ithiq tl^e pavilioqs of tlqe Casino are various conveniences that 
contribute to tlqe comfort aqd enjoyment of visitors. 

Fanned by tt^e cooling breezes of tlqe Lake, visitors nqay sit aqd listeq to 
tlqe strains of excellent music, n^ay partake of light refreshnqents, may look 
out upoq tlqe vast expanse of water aqd watclq tlqe going aqd coming of 
gaily -decorated pleasure craft, aqd thie heavily ladeq passenger steanqers 
plying to aqd fro betweeq th^e Pier aqd tlqe City, or may turq shoreward 
aqd survey th^e throngs of pronqenaders along tlqe beacht, aqd tl^e magqificent 
array of Expositioq palaces aqd other attractions. Tlqe Pier and Casino 
constitute oqe of tlqe rqost popular of Expositioq resorts. 




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THE WINTERS ART LITHO CO., CHICAQO. 



THE A\ACniNCR>' MALL. 



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ACHINERY HALL, of whicl^ Peabody & Stearns, of Bostoq, aretl^e archi- 



<j ' ^ tects, has beeq pronounced by many architects second only to tt^e 
Administration Building iqti-ie magnificence of its appearance, This 
building measures 850x500 feet, aqd with^ tf\e Machinery Annex and Power 
House, cost about $1,000,000. It is located at i}\e extreme soutfi end of thie 
Park, midway betweeq tf^e shore of Lake Michigaq aqd tl^e west line of th^e 
Park. It is just soutl\ of th^e Administration Building, aqd west aqd across 
a Lagooq fronq tl\e AGRICULTURAL Building, Th^e building is spanned by 
three arched trusses, aqd tl^e interior presents tl-^e appearance of three 
railroad traiq-houses side by side, surrounded oq all of th^e four sides 
by a gallery 50 feet wide. Tl^e trusses are built separately, so that 
they caq be takeq dowq and sold for use as railroad train-houses. Iq each 
of these long naves there is aq elevated traveling crane running fronq eqd to 
eqd of the building, for tl^e purpose of nqoving machinery, These platforms 
are built so that visitors n^ay view fronq thenq tlqe exhibits beneatlq. The 
power for this building is supplied fronq a power-house adjoining tf\e soutl^ 
side office building. Th^e two exterior sides adjoining tl^e Grand Court are 
riclq aqd palatial iq appearance. 

All of ti\e buildings oq this great plaza are designed witl^ a view to mak- 



ing a grand background for display, aqd, iq order to confornq to t\\e general 
richness of tl^e court aqd add to th\e striking appearance, tlqe two facades of tl^e 
Machinery Hall on tl^e court are rich^ witl\ colonnades aqd other features. 
Tl^e desigq follows classical miodels throughout, tl^e detail being followed 
fronq thie renaissance of Seville aqd other Spanish^ towns, as being appropriate 
to a Columbiaq celebratioq. Aq arcade oq tl^e first story admits passage 
around tlqe buildings under cover, aqd as iq all th^e other buildings, tl^e front 
is formed of "staff" colored to aq attractive tone; tf^e ceilings are enriched witlq 
strong color. A colonnade witl^ a cafe at either eqd forms tb[e lengtlq betweeq 
Machinery aqd Agricultural Halls, aqd iq l:f\e center of this colonnade is aq 
achway leading to tl^e Cattle Exhibit. Frorq this portico there extends a view 
nearly a mile iq lengtf\ dowq tl^e Lagooq, aqd aq obelisk aqd fountaiq iq tl^e 
Lagooq forrq t\\e southerq point of this vista, 

Tlqe Machinery Annex adjoiqs Machinery Hall oq tf\e west, aqd is 
aq annex iq fact, aqd not a detached structure as at first planned, witFi 
entraqce by subways uqderthie railway tracks, Tl^e Annex covers between 
four aqd five acres aqd increases tl^e length of tlqe Machinery building to 
nearly 1,400 feet, th^us reqdering it thie secoqd largest of all th^e Expositioq 
structures, the great nqanufactures building aloqe exceeding it iq size, 





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THE ELECTRICAL BUILDING. 



foTlHE Electrical Building is 351 feet wide aqd 757 feet long, ti^e major 
*X axis running nortl^ ar^d soutl^, Tl^^e soutl^ front is oq thie great Quad- 
rangle or Court; tl^e nortti front faces th^e Lagoon; tl-^e east front is opposite 
thie Manufactures Building, aqd tl^e west faces tl-^e Mines Building, 

Tl]e general scl^eme of tl^e piaq is based upor^ a longitudinal nave 115 
feet wide and 114 feet higl-i, crossed \r\ ti\e middle by a transept of tl^e sarqe 
widtl"! aqd height. J\\e nave and t\\e transept have a pitched roof witlq a 
range of skylights at tlqe bottonq of tlqe pitcli ar\d clearstory windows. Tl^e 
rest of tlqe building is covered withi a flat roof, averaging 62 feet iq height 
aqd provided with^ skylights, 

T\\e second story is composed of a series of galleries connected across 
t\\e nave by two bridges, witlq access by four grand staircases, Tlqe area of 
tlqe galleries iq tlqe second story is 118,546 square feet, or 2.7 acres. 

Th^e exterior walls of tlqis building are composed of a continuous Corintl^- 
ian order of pilasters 3 feet 6 inches wide aqd 42 feet highi supporting a full 
entablature, aqd resting upoq a stylobate 8 feet 6 inches, Thie total heigl^^t 
of th^e walls frorq th^e grade outside is 68 feet 5 inches. 

J'r\e norths pavilioq is placed between tl^^e two great apsidal or semi-circu- 
lar projections of tiqe building; it is flanked by two towers 195 feet higf\. Th[e 
central feature is a great semi-circular window, above which), 102 feet frorq 
thie ground, is a colonnade forming aq opeq loggia or gallery, commanding a 
view over tl^e Lagooq aqd all tlqe qortlq portioq of tlqe Grounds. 

Tlqe east aqd west central pavilions are composed of two towers, 168 feet 
high). Iq front of tl^^ese two pavilions there is a great portico composed of 
th^e Corinthiaq order with) full columns, 

Th^e south) pavilioq is a hemicycle or niche, 78 feet iq diameter aqd 103 
feet higlq. Th^e opening of this qiche is franqed by a semi-circular arcf\, whiclq 
is crowned by a gable or pediment with) smaller gables oq th^e returns, aqd 
surmounted by aq attic, th^e whole reaching tlqe height of 142 feet, Iq tlqe 
center of this qiche, upoq a lofty pedestal, is a colossal statue of Franklin, 
whose illustrious nanqe intimately connects th^e early history of thie Republic 
with oqe of th^e most important discoveries iq th^e phenomena of electricity. 



At each) of thie four corners of thie building there is a pavilioq, above 
whichi rises a light opeq spire or tower, 169 feet higlq. Internqediate betweeq 
these corner pavilions and the central pavilions oq the east and west sides, 
there is a subordinate pavilioq bearing a low, square donqe upoq aq opeq 
lanterq. There are thus teq spires and four donqes. The entablature of the 
great Corinthiaq order breaks around eacli of the pilasters of the four fronts, 
and above eachi pilaster iq the Attic order is a pedestal bearing a lofty n^ast 
for the display of banners by day and electric lights by night. Of these masts 
there are iq all fifty-four. 

The first story of the building is indicated iq these facades betweeq the 
great pilasters of the Corinthian order, by a subordinate Ionic order, withi full 
colurqris and pilasters, forrqing aq opeq screeq iq front of the windows. 

The Electricity Building has an open portico extending along the whole 
of the southi facade, the lower or Ionic order forrqing an opeq screen in front 
of it. The various subordinate pavilions are treated withi windows and bal- 
conies. The details of the exterior orders are richly decorated, aqd the ped- 
irqents, friezes, panels and spandrils have received a decoratioq of figures iq 
relief, witli architectural motifs, the general tendency of which is to illustrate 
the purposes of the building. 

The color of the exterior is like nqarble, but the walls of the hemicycle 
and of the various porticos and loggia are highly enriched with color, the 
pilasters iq these places being decorated withi scagliola and the capitals witlq 
rqetallic effects iq bronze. 

Iq the desigq of this building it was proposed by the architects to so 
devise its details and general outlines that they might be capable of providing 
an electric illumination by night on a scale hitherto unknown, the flag-staffs, 
the open porticos, and the towers, especially, being arranged with this in 
view. Vaq Bruqt &. Howe, of Kaqsas City, are thie architects. 

It was proposed that the henqicycle or qiche whichi forms the soutli 
porch should have either a great chandelier or crown of lights suspended 
fronq the center of the half donqe, or should be provided witfi electric lights 
masked behind the triumphal archi whiclq forms the opening of the niche. 



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TME TRANSPORTATION BUILDING. 



HoRMING thie Northerq or Picturesque Quadrangle is a group of buildings 
of. of whichi thie Transportation Building is oqe. It is situated at tf\e 
southerq eqd of t\\e west flank aqd lies betweeq thie Horticultural aqd tl^e 
Mines Buildings, its axial relatioq is with th^e Manufactures Building oq 
the east side of tl^e Quadrangle, tP\e central feature of eacl-i of tl^^e two 
buildings being oq the same east aqd west liqe, 

Thie Transportation Building is exquisitely refined aqd simple iq archi- 
tectural treatment, althoughi it is very richi aqd elaborate iq detail. Iq style it 
savors mucl^ of th^e Romanesque, although^ to tt^^e initiated tl^e manner in whichi 
it is designed oq axial liqes aqd tl^e solicitude showq for fiqe proportions, and 
subtle relatioq of parts to eaclq other, will at once suggest tl^e meth^ods of 
compositioq followed at tl^e Ecole des Beaux Arts. 

Viewed fronq th^e Lagooq, tl^e cupola of tfie TRANSPORTATION Building will 
forn^ thie effective southwest accent of tP\e Quadrangle, while from th^ecupola 
itself, reached by eight elevators, thie Northerq Court, tl^e most beautiful 
effect of tl^e entire Expositioq, may be seeq iq all its glory. 

Tl^e maiq entrance to tf^e Transportation Building will consist of an 
immense single-archi enriched to aq extraordinary degree witt\ carvings, bas- 
reliefs aqd mural paintings, tl-ie entire feature forming a ricl^ aqd beautiful yet 
quiet color climax, for it is treated iq leaf and is called the golden door. 

Thie remainder of tlqe architectural compositioq falls iqto a just relatioq of 
contrast wit^i the highly wrought entrance, and is duly quiet aqd modest 
thought very broad in treatment. It consists of a continuous arcade witf^ 
subordinated colonnade aqd entablature. Numerous minor entrances are 
fronq time to time pierced iq tlqe walls, aqd withi th^enq are grouped terraces, 
seats, drinking fountains aqd statues. 

The interior of the building is treated much^ after th^e manner of a Romaq 
Basilica, witf; broad nave aqd aisles. Th^e roof is therefore iq tlqree divisions; 
tf\e middle oqe rises much Iqigher thaq thie oth^ers, aqd its walls are pierced 



to forrq a beautiful arcaded clearstory. Tlqe cupola, placed exactly iq tfie 
center of thie building aqd rising 165 feet above thie ground, is reached by 
eight elevators. These elevators will of themselves naturally fornq a part of 
thie Transportatioq Exhibit, and as they will also carry passengers to galleries 
at various stages of height, a fiqe view of the interior of the building may 
easily be obtained. The maiq galleries of this building, because of the 
abundant placing of passenger elevators, will prove quite accessible to visitors. 

Tl^e maiq building of the Transportation Exhibit measures 960 feet front 
by 256 feet deep; fronq thiis will extend westward to Stony Island avenue, a 
triangular Annex covering about nine acres, and consisting of oqe story build- 
ings 64 feet wide, set side by side. Thiers will be a railway track every 16 
feet aqd all tlqese tracks will ruq east aqd west. Tl^ese Annex buildings may 
be used to exhibit aq entire freight or passenger traiq coupled up withi its 
engine, It is likely thiat thie display of locomotive engines will be quite 
stupendous, for they will all be placed eqd oq to th^e central avenue or nave 
of tl^e maiq building. As tlqere will probably be at least 100 engines exhibited, 
and placed so as to face ea.ci\ othier, tf^e perspective effect of tt^emaiq avenue 
will be remarkably effective. Add to i\\e effect of th^e exhibits t\\e architect- 
ural impressioq giveq by a long vista of richly ornamented colonnade, aqd it 
may easily be imagined that the interior of th^e TRANSPORTATION Building will 
be oqe of tlqe most impressive of tf^e Expositioq. 

The exhibits to be placed iq the building will naturally include everything 
of whatsoever nanqe or sort devoted to the purpose of Transportatioq, aqd will 
range frorq a baby carriage to a mogul engine, from a caslq conveyor to a 
ballooq or carrier pigeoq. Technically, th^is exhibjt will include everything 
comprised iq Class G of thie Official Classificatioq. 

To assist in the placing of exhibits, a transfer railway with^ 75 foot tables 
will ruq the entire lengthy of the structure aqd immediately west of the maiq 
building. 



THE nORTICULTURAL BUILDING. 



3 M MEDIATELY souti^ of the entrance to Jacksoq Park fron^ the Midway 
Plaisance, aqd faciqg east oil the Lagoor^, is the HORTICULTURAL BUILDING, 
Iq front is a flower terrace for outside exhibits, including tanks for 
Nympheasaqd theVictoria-Regia. The froqt of the terrace, witlq its low parapet 
betweeri large vases, borders the water, aqd at its center forms a boat landing, 
The building is 1,000 feet long, witlq aq extreme widthi of 286 feet. The 
plaq is a central pavilioq witt\ two eqd pavilioqs, eaclq connected withithe center 
pavilioq by front aqd rear curtains, forming two interior courts, each^SSby 270 
feet, These courts are beautifully decorated iq color aqd planted wlfri orna- 
mental shrubs aqd flowers. The ceqter pavilioq is roofed by a crystal dome 
187 feet iq diameter aqd 113 feet highi, under whic^i are exhibited the tallest 
palms, bamboos aqd tree ferns that caq be procured. There is a gallery iq 
eaclq of the pavilions. The galleries of the end pavilions are designed for 



cafes, the situatioq and the surroundings being particularly adapted to recrea- 
tioq and refreshment. These cafes are surrounded by aq arcade oq three 
sides, fronq which], charming views of the Grouqds caq be obtained, 

Iq this building are exhibited all the varieties of flowers, plants, vines, 
seeds, horticultural implements, etc, Those exhibits requiring sunshine and 
light are showq iq the rear curtains, where th = roof is entirely of glass and not 
too far removed fronq the plants. The front curtains and space under the 
galleries are designed for exhibits that require only the ordinary amount of 
light, Provisioq is made to heat suclq parts as require it. 

The exterior of the building is iq "staff," tinted iq a soft warm buff, 
color being reserved for the interior aqd the courts. 
The cost of this building was about $400,000. 



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TriE WO/HAN'S BUILDING. 



ENCOMPASSED by luxuriant shrubs and beds of fragrant flowers, like a 
white sillioutte against a back ground of old and stately oaks, is seeq 
the Woman's Building, situated iq the north-westerq part of the Park, 
separated by a generous distance fron\ the Horticultural Building oq the 
one side, and the Illinois State Building oq the other, and facing the great 
Lagooq witP\ the Wooded Island as a vista. A more beautiful site could not 
have beeq selected for this daintily designed building. 

Amongst a great number of sketches subnriitted irj .competition for this 
building by won^en fronq all over the land, it did not take the President of 
the Board of Lady Managers, Mrs. Potter Palmer, long, witlq her exquisite 
taste, to decide upoq her choice. She quickly discovered iq the sketchy sub- 
mitted by Miss Sophia G. Hayden that harmony of grouping and graceful- 
ness of details whiclq indicate the architectural scholar, and to her was award- 
ed the first prize of a thousand dollars, and also the execution of the desigq. 
The second and third prizes were giveq respectively to MiSS LOIS L, HowE, 
of Boston, and MiSS Laura Hayes, of Chicago, both fully deserving the 
honors conferred upoq thenq. 

Miss Hayden, who, as a pupil iq the architectural class iq the School of 
Technology, iq Bostoq, graduated witlq highi honors, immediately went to Chi- 
cago and personally made the plans and elevations for the building. 

Directly iq front of the building the Lagooq takes the forrq of a bay, 
about 400 feet in widtlq. From; the center of this bay a grand landing and 
staircase leads to a terrace six feet above the water. Crossing this terrace 
other staircases give access to the ground, four feet above, oq whicl"!, about 
100 feet back, the building is situated. The first terrace is designed in artis- 
tic flower beds and low shrubs, forming, together witlq the creanqy-white bal- 
ustrades rising frorq the water's edge, and also iq front of the second terrace, 
a charming foreground for the fiqe edifice. The principal facade has aq 
extreme lengtlq of 400 feet, the depths of the building being half this distance, 
italiaq renaissance is the style selected. Its delicacy of lines is well adapted 
to represent this temple for the fair sex. 

The main grouping consists of a center pavilion flanked at eacl^ end witl^ 



corner pavilions connected iq the first story by opeq arcades iqthe curtains, 
forming a shady promenade the whole length of the structure. The first 
story is raised about ten feet fronq the ground line, and a wide staircase leads 
to the center pavilioq. This pavilioq, forming the rqaiqtriple arched entrance 
witlq aq open colonnade iq the second story, is finished with a low and beauti- 
fully proportioned pediment enriched with a highly elaborate bas-relief. The 
corner pavilions, being like the rest of the building, two stories high, with a 
total elevatioq of 60 feet, have eaclq aq opeq colonnade added above the 
nqaiq cornice. Here are located the Hanging Gardens, and also the committee 
rooms of the Board of Lady Managers. 

A lobby 40 feet wide leads into the open rotunda, 70x65 feet, reaching 
througl], the height of the building and protected by a richly ornanqented 
skylight. This rotunda is surrounded by a two story open arcade, as delicate 
and chaste iq desigq as the exterior, the whole having a thoroughly Italiaq 
court-yard effect, admitting abundance of light to all rooms facing this inte- 
rior space, On the first floor, oq eact| side of the nqain entrance and occupy- 
ing the entire space of curtains, are located, oq the left hand, a model 
h^ospital, on the right a model kindergarten, each occupying 80x60 feet. 

The whole floor of the soutlq pavilioq is devoted to the retrospective ex- 
hibit, the one oq the nortlq, to reform^ work and charity organization. Each of 
these floors is 80 x 200 feet. Tlqe curtaiq opposite the nqaiq front contains the 
library, bureau of informatioq, records, etc, 

Iq the second story, above the maiq entrance and curtains, are located 
ladies' parlors, committee rooms and dressing rooms, all leading to the opeq 
balcony iq front, and commanding a splendid panorama of almost the entire 
ground. The whole second floor of the qortlq pavilioq incloses the great 
Assembly-roorq and Club-roonq, The first of. these is provided witf| aq ele- 
vated stage, where wise words will be heard frorq pretty lips. The soutlq 
pavilioq contains the model kitchen, refreshnqent rooms, reception rooms, etc. 

The building is contructed of "staff," the same material used for the rest of 
the buildings, and as it stands with its mellow, decorated walls bathed in the 
bright sunshine, the wonqeq of the country are justly proud of the result. 



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THE riSflERIES BUILDING. 



— Y^lCTUREDoqthe opposite page is the Fisheries Building, including tine 

|<o two smaller polygonal buildings connected witP\ the main building 
oq either end by arcades, The extreme length of the building is 
1,100 feet, aqd the widtti 200 feet. It is built oq a banana-shaped island, 
aqd sub-divided into three parts to conformi to the shape of tl-ie site. 

Iq the central portioq is the general Fisheries Exhibit. Iq one of the 
polygonal buildings is the Angling Exhibit, and iq the other the Aquaria. The 
exterior of the building is SpanislvRomanesque, wPiicl-i contrasts agreeably 
iq appearance witlq the other buildings. 

The Fislq Exhibit is a wonderful oqe, and qot the least interesting portioq 
of it is thie Aquarial or Live Fislq display. This is contained in a circular build- 
ing, 135 feet in diameter, standing near oqe extremity of tlqe maiq Fisheries 
Building and iq a great curved corridor connecting tf\e two. 

Iq thie center of the circular building is a rotunda 60 feet in diameter, iq 
the middle of whicl^ is a basiq or pool 26 feet wide, fronq whichi rises a 
towering mass of rocks covered withi moss aqd lichens. Frorq clefts aqd 
crevices iq the rocks crystal streams of water gusli ^1^1 drop to the masses of 
reeds, rushes, aqd ornamental semi-aquatic plants iq the basiq below. Iq 
this pool gorgeous gold'fishes, goldeq ides, goldeq tenchi, aqd other fishes 
disport. Frorq thie rotuqda oqe side of the larger series of aquaria may be 
viewed. These are teq iq number aqd have a capacity of 7,000 to 27,000 gal- 
lons of water each^. 



Passing out of tl^e rotunda by the entrances, a great corridor or arcade is 
reached, where on oqe hand caq be viewed the opposite side of the series of 
great taqks aqd oq the other a line of tanks somewhat smaller, ranging fronq 
750 to 1,500 gallons eacf\ in capacity. The corridor or arcade is about 15 feet 
wide. The glass fronts of the Aquaria are iq lengtlq about 575 feet aqd 
have 3,000 square feet of surface. They make a panorama never before 
seeq iq any exhibitioq, aqd rival the great permanent aquariums of the world 
not only iq size but iq all other repects. 

The total water capacity of the Aquaria, exclusive of reservoirs, is 18,725 
cubic feet, or 140,000 gallons. This weighs 1,192,425 pounds, or ainqost 600 
toqs. Of this amouqt about 40,000 gallons is devoted to the Marine Exhibit, 
iq the entire salt water circulatioq, including reservoirs, there are abot 80,000 
gallons. The pumping aqd distributing plant for the Marine Aquaria is 
constructed of valcanite. The pumps are iq duplicate aqd eaci] has a 
capacity of 3,000 gallons per hour. The supply of sea water was secured 
by evaporating the necessary quantity at the Woods Holl statioq of the United 
States Fish\ Commissioq to about one-fifth its bulk, thus reducing botlq quantity 
aqd weight for transportatioq about 80 per cent. The freslq water required to 
restore it to its proper density was supplied from Lake Michigaq. 

Iq transporting the mariqe fishes to Chicago fronq the coast there was aq 
additioq of probably 3,000 gallons of pure sea water to the supply oq eacl] trip. 
Every visitor will take a deep interest in the Fislqeries Exhibit. 




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THE ADA\INISTRATION BUILDING. 




(Y popular verdict thie ADMINISTRATION BUILDING is pronounced tl-^e 
gen^ aqd crowq of i^e Exposition Buildings. It is located at th^e 
west eqd of tl^e great court iq tl-ie southierq part of th^e site, looking 
eastward, aqd at its rear are tl-ie transportatior| facilities aqd depot. Tf|e 
object nqost conspicuous whicli will attract th^e gaze of visitors oq reaching 
tl-ie grounds is tlT^e Gilded Donqe of this great building. This great edifice 
cost about $550,000. Tlqe architect is Richard M. Hunt, of New York, Presi- 
dent of thie Americaq Institute of Architects, to whose established reputation 
it is a notable contributioq, It covers aq area of 250 feet square aqd consists 
of four pavilions 84 feet square, oqe at eacl^^ of thie four angles of tl^e square 
aqd connected by a great central donqe 120 feet iq diameter aqd 220 feet iq 
height, leaving at tl^e center of eacl^ facade a recess 82 feet wide, withiq 
whiciq are tt^e gr&.nd entrances to th^e building. Tlqe general desigq is iq 
tlqe style of t\\e French^ renaissance. Tfie first great story is iq th^e Doric 
order, of heroic proportions, surrounded by a lofty balustrade aqd having thie 
great tiers of tt^e angle of eacli pavilioq crowned witf^ sculpture. Tl^e second 
story, witlq its lofty aqd spacious colonnade, is of tf\e loqic order. 

Externally tlqe desigq may be divided iq its height into three principa 
stages. Th^e first stage consists of th^e four pavilions, corresponding iq height 
witfi thie various buildings grouped about it, whicf; are about 65 feet higl-^. 
Tl^e second stage, whicfi is of tlqe same height, is a continuatioq of tlqe cen- 
tral rotunda, 175 feet square, surrounded oq all sides by aq opeq colonnade 
of noble proportions, 20 feet wide aqd 40 feet higl^, witf\ columns 4 feet iq 
diameter. This colonnade is reached by staircases aqd elevators frorq the 
four priqcipal halls aqd is interrupted at th^e angles by corner pavilions, 
crowned with domes aqd groups of statuary. Tf^e third stage consists of tlqe 
base of thie great donqe, 30 feet iq height, aqd octagonal iq forrq, aqd tlqe 
donqe itself. This great donqe is gilded, aqd forms a fitting crowq to tlqe first 
aqd second stages of tlqe magnificent edifice. 

Tl^e four great entrances, oqe oq eachi side of thie building, are 50 feet 
wide aqd 50 feet highi, deeply recessed aqd covered by semiicircular arched 
vaults, richly coffered. Iq tlqe rear of these arches are tlqe entrance doors. 



aqd above tlqenq great screens of glass, giving light to tl^e central rotunda. 
Across tt^e face of these screens, at t\\e level of Vr\e office floor, are galleries 
of communicatioq betweeq tlqe different pavilions. 

Thie interior features of this great building eveq exceed iq beauty aqd 
splendor those of tlqe exterior. Betweeq every two of tl-ie grand entrances, 
aqd connecting tfie intervening pavilion \N'\t\\ t\\e great rotunda, is a liall or 
loggia, 30 feet square, giving access to th^e offices aqd provided witlq broad, 
circular stairways aqd swift running elevators. Internally, tlqe rotunda is 
octagonal iq fornq, t\\e first story being composed of eight enormous arched 
openings, corresponding iq size to t^ie arclqes of th^e great entrances. Above 
these archies is a freize, 27 feet iq widtlq, tlqe panels of which^ are filled witl^ 
tablets, borne by figures carved iq low relief aqd covered witl^ commemora- 
tive inscriptions. 

Above th^e balcony is t\\e second story, 50 feet iq height. Fronq tl^e top 
of tl^e cornice of this story rises tl^e interior don\e, 200 feet froni tl^e floor, 
aqd iq th^e center is aq opening 50 feet iq diameter, transmitting a flow of 
light fron\ tf\e exterior don^e overhead. Tf^e under side of tlqe dom^e is en- 
riched withi deep panelings, richly moulded, aqd th^e panels are filled w\t\\ 
sculpture, iq low relief, aqd immense paintings, representing t\\e arts aqd 
sciences. Iq size this rotunda rivals, if it does not surpass, tf\e n^ost cele- 
brated donqes of a similar character iq tl^e world. 

Eachi of tlje corner pavilions, whichi are four stories iq height, is divided 
into large aqd small offices for tf^e various Departments of tf\e Administratioq, 
aqd lobbies aqd toilet rooms. Tfje ground floor contains, iq oqe pavilioq, the 
Fire aqd Police Departments, withi cells for th^e detentioq of prisoners; iq a 
second pavilioq are ti\e offices of th^e Ambulance Service, thie Physiciaq aqd 
Pharrqacy, tlqe Foreigq Department aqd tf\e Informatioq Bureau; iq tl^e third 
pavilioq, t\\e Post-Office aqd a Bank, aqd iq tf^e fourtlq tl^e offices of Public 
Comfort aqd a restaurant. Thie second, third aqd fourthi stories contaiq tl^^e 
Board rooms, thie Committee rooms, tl^e roorqs of tlqe Director-General, t^\e 
Departn^ent of Publicity aqd Promotioq, aqd of thie United States Colunqbiaq 
Conqnqission. 



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TME ART PALACE. 



GRECIAN-IONIC iq style, this building is a pure type of the most refined 
classic architecture. The building is oblong and is 500 by 320 feet, in- 
tersected north;, east, soutf^ aqd west by a great nave aqd transept 
100 feet wide aqd 70 feet high;, attire intersectioq of whicl^ is a great dome 60 
feet in diameter. The building is 125 feet to th;e top of the don^e, which; is 
surmounted by a colossal statue of the type of famous figures of winged 
victory. The transept has a clear space through; the center of 60 feet, being 
lighted entirely from above. 

Oq either side are galleries 20 feet wide, ar^d 24 feet above the 'floor. 
The collections of the sculpture are displayed oq the maiq floor of the nave 
aqd transept, aqd oq the walls of both; the ground floor aqd of the galleries 
are ample areas for displaying the paintings aqd sculptured panels iq relief, 
The corners made by the crossing of the nave aqd transept are filled with; 
small picture galleries. 

Around the entire building are galleries 40 feet wide, forming a continu- 
ous promenade around the classic structure, Betweeq the promenade and 
the naves are thesmaller rooms devoted to private collections of paintings and 
the collections of the various art schools. Oq either side of the maiq building 
are several one-storied annexes, divided into largeaqd small galleries. These 
annexes are 120 by 200 feet wide. 

The maiq building is entered by four great portals, richly ornanqented 
with; architectural sculpture, aqd approached by broad flights of steps. The 
walls of th;e loggia of the colonnades are higly decorated with; mural paintings, 



illustrating the history aqd progress of the arts. The frieze of the exterior 
walls aqd the pediments of the principal entrances are ornamented with; 
sculptures aqd portraits iq bas-relief of the masters of ancient art. 

The general tone or color is light gray stone. 

The constructioq, although; of a temporary character, is necessarily fire- 
proof. The maiq walls are of solid brick, covered with; "staff," architecturally 
ornamented, while th;e roof, floors aqd galleries are of iroq. 

All light is supplied through; glass sky-lights iq iroq franqes. 

Th;e building is located beautifully iq the northerq portioq of the Park, 
with; the south; front facing the Lagooq. It is separated fronq the Lagooq 
by beautiful terraces, ornamented with; balustrades, with; aq immense flight 
of steps leading dowq fronq the maiq portal to th;e Lagooq, where there is a 
landing for boats. The north\ front faces the wide lawq aqd the group of 
State buildings. The immediate neighborhood of the building is ornamented 
with; groups of statues, replica ornaments of classic art, such; as the Choriagic 
monument, the "Cave of the Winds," aqd other beautiful examples of 
Greciaq art. The ornamentatioq also includes statues of heroic aqd life-size 
proportions. 

This building cost betweeq $500,000 aqd $600,000. 

Th;e Art Palace was planned iqthe World's Fair Constructioq Department 
under the eye of Supervising Architect D. H. Burnhawi, aqd the details worked 
out by Chief Designer P. B. Atwooo; the annex is substantially, iqits facade 
at least, the outliqe plaq left by the late consulting architect GEORGE W. ROOT. 



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Gallery op Pine Arts, 



COPYRIGHT 1891. 
THE WINTERS ART LITHO CO., CHIC4Q 



THE NAVAL EXMIBIT. 




NIQUE among thie otP\er exhibits is thiat made by tl-ie United States 
Navy Department. It is iq a structure whichi, to all outward appear- 
ance, is a faithful, full-sized model of oqe of t)r\e new coast-liqe battle- 
ships designed by th\e Bureau of Constructioq and Repairs of tfie Navy 
Department, aqd now being built at a cost of about $3,000,000 eacl^ by 
Cramp &. Son, Philadelphia, and tl^e Union Iron Works, Saq Francisco, 
This imitation Battleship of 1893 is erected oq piling oq th^e Lake front iq tfie 
northeast portion of Jacksoq Park. It is surrounded by water aqd has tlqe ap- 
pearance of being moored to a wharf. Tlqe structure Iqas all tlqe fittings tlqat 
belong to tlqe actual ship, suclq as guns, turrets, torpedo tubes, torpedo nets 
aqd booms, withi boats, anchors, chaiq cables, davits, awnings, deck fittings, 
etc., etc, togeth^er withi all appliances for working ti^e same, Officers, seamen, 
mechanics aqd marines are detailed by tlqe Navy Department during tf^e Ex- 
positioq, aqd ti\e discipline aqd mode of life oq our naval vessels are com- 
pletely showq, H\e detail of meq is not, however, as great as th^e complement 
of th^e actual ship, Tfie crew give certaiq drills, especially boat, torpedo aqd 
guq drills, as iq a vessel of war. 

T^e dimensions_of tlqe structure are thiose of the actual Battleship, to-wit: 
lengtlq, 348 feet aqd widtlq amidships, 59 feet 3 inches; fronq th^e water liqe 
to thie top of th^e maiq deck, 12 feet. Centrally placed oq this deck is a super- 
structure 8 feet highi witfi a hammock berthiing oq tfie same 7 feet h\g\\, 
aqd above tl^ese are tlqe bridge, chart-house and tfie boats. 

At the forward eqd of t\\e superstructure tlqere is a coqe-shaped tower, 
called th^e "military mast," near tlqe top of whiclq are placed two circular 
"tops" as receptacles for sharpshooters. Rapid firing guns are mounted iq 
eaclq of tt^ese tops, Tlqe Iqeight fronq tt^e water line to tlqe summit of this 
military nqast is 76 feet, and above is placed a flagstaff for signalling. 

Tlqe battery mounted comprises four 13-inclq breecfi loading rifle cannoq; 
eight 8-inchi breeclq loading rifle cannoq; four 6-inchi breech^ loading rifle 
cannoq; twenty 6-pounder rapid firing guns; six l-pounder rapid firing guns; 
two Gatling-guns, and six torpedo tubes or torpedo guns. All of tlqese are 
placed aqd mounted respectively as iq tlqe genuine battleship. 



Tf^e superstructure shows tf^e cabins, staterooms, lavatories, lactrines, 
mess-rooms, galley aqd fittings, mess-table for crew, lockers, berthings, etc., 
also tlqe manner iq whict^ officers aqd eqlisted men live, according to t\\e 
rules of tl-^e Navy. Oq tlqe superstructure deck aqd bridge is showq th^e 
manner iq whichi ^h^ rapid firing guns, searclq lights, beats, etc., are handled. 
Tfie entrance to tlqe conning tower is fronq tfie deck, iq whiclq are all appur- 
tenances that thie captaiq Iqas at t^is disposal wheq taking th^e ship into battle 
aqd during th^e progress of a fight at sea. 

Aq electric light plant is installed and provisioq made for heating witlq 
steam. Oq tlqe bertlq deck are showq the various fittings pertaining to tlqe 
hull, machinery and ordnance; ordnance implements, including electrical de- 
vices, guq-carriage motors aqd range finders; models showing typical ships 
of tf\e past and preseqt; samples of the provisions, clothing, stores aqd sup- 
plies, bunting, flags, etc. ; iq short, the thousand aqd oqe things tlqat go to make 
up tl^e outfit of a maq-of-war. 

Tlqe traditional costumes of the sailors of the Navy fronq 1775 to 1848 are 
showq by janitors dressed iq those costumes. 

Oq the starboard side of t\\e ship is showq the torpedo protectioq net 
stretching the entire lengtlq of tqe vessel. Steanq lauqches aqd cutters ride at 
the booms, and all tl^e outward appearance of a real ship of war is imitated. 

Tl^e desigq for the Naval Exhibit was conceived by Capt. R. W. Meade, U. 
S. N., tl^e Naval Director, aqd member of tl^e Board of Control aqd Manage- 
ment of tfie United States Government Exhibit, but tlqe details of his plaq 
were worked out by oqe of the leading draughtsmen of the Bureau of 
Constructioq, Mr. F. W. Crogan, assisted by Mr. MiDDLETON, draughtsmaq 
fronq the office of tlqe Supervising Architect of the Treasury Department, aqd 
Lieut. E. D. Tansig, U, S. N,, who were detailed by the Navy Department to 
assist Capt. Meade, 

Nothing of the kiqd has ever before beeq attempted at a World's Fair. The 
cost of this curious aqd original building is about $100,000. 





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COPYRtGHT 1691. 
THE WINTEflS ART LITHO CO., CHICAGO. 



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THE MALL or /niNES AND MINING. 



vQOCATED at the southern extrerriity of the western Lagooq or Lake, and 
I* betweeq the Electricity and Transportation Buildings, is the Mines 
-^•'~^— ' And Mining Building. The architect of this building, which is 700 
feet long by 350 wide, is S, S. Beman, of Chicago. Its architecture has 
its inspiratioq iq early Italiaq renaissance, witl"! whicf\ sufficient liberty 
is takeq to invest the building withi the animatioq that should charac- 
terize a great general Expositioq. There is a decided Frenchi spirit pervading 
the exterior design, but it is kept well subordinated. In plaq it is simple and 
straightforward, embracing oq the ground floor spacious vestibules, restaur- 
ants, toilet rooms, etc, Oq eachi of the four sides of the building are placed 
the entrances, those of the northi and south[ fronts being the most spacious 
and prominent. To the right and left of eaclq entrance, inside, start broad 
flights of easy stairs leading to the galleries. The galleries are 60 feet wide 
and 25 feet higf] fronq the ground floor, and are lighted oq the sides by large 
windows and fronq above by a highi clearstory extending around the buildiqg. 
The maiq fronts look southward oqthe great Central Court and northward 
oq the westerq and nqiddle lakes and a beautiful thickly wooded island. 
These principal fronts display enormous arched entrances, richly embellished 
with[ sculptural decorations, emblematic of Mining and its allied industries, 
At eaclq end of these fronts are large sguare pavilions surmiounted by low 
donqes which; mark the four corners of the building and are lighted by large 
arched windows extending througlq the galleries. 

Between the main entrance and the pavilions are richly decorated arcades 
forming aq opeq loggia oq the grouqd floor and a deeply recessed prome- 
nade oq the gallery floor level, whicP\ commands a fine view of the lakes and 
islands to the northwa'rd and the great Central Court oq the soutl^, These 
covered promenades are each 25 feet wide and 230 feet long, and fronq thenq 
is had access to the building at numerous points. These loggias oq the first 
floor are faced with; marbles of different kinds and hues, which will be con- 
sidered part of the Mining Exhibit, and so uilizted as to have marketable 
value at the close of the Expositioq. The loggia ceilings will be heavily 
coffered and richly decorated iq plaster and color. The ornamentatioq is 



massed at the prominent points of the facade, The exterior presents a mas- 
sive, thoughi graceful appearance. 

The maiq fronts are 65 feet highi fromi ground to top of cornice, and the 
n^ain central entrances are 90 feet to apex of pediment. The long sides of 
the building are treated in a simpler manner than the maiq fronts; large seg- 
mental windows extend through) the galleries and are placed between the 
broad piers, affording an abundance of light to the space beneath^ the galleries. 

The two-storied portioq of the building, of which the gallery forms the 
upper part, extends entirely around the structure and is 60 feet wide. This 
portion is built of wood and iron combined. 

The great interior space thus enclosed is one story high;, 630 feet long 
and 230 feet wide, with) aq extreme height of 100 feet at center and 47 feet 
at sides, and is spanned by steel cantilever roof trusses supported oq steel 
columns placed 65 feet apart longitudinally, and 115 feet and 57 feet 6 inches 
transversely, thus leaving clear space iq center of building 630 feet long, and 
115 feet wide, with) two side divisions, eachi 57 feet 6 inches wide and 630 feet 
long, leaving the central space encumbered with only 16 supporting steel 
posts. The cantilevers are of piq connectioq to facilitate erection. The inqer 
and higher ends of the cantilevers are 46 feet apart and the space betweeq 
thenq is spanned by riveted steel trusses with) aq elliptical chord, 

These trusses are designed so as to form) a clearstory 12 feet high), with) 
vertical sash) extending the entire length) of central space — 630 feet; said 
space ternqinating at each) end with) a great glass gable setting back 60 feet 
fronq front ends of building. The wide spacings of the cantilever necessitated 
aq extensive systerq of longitudinal perlines of the riveted lattice type. 

A great portioq of the roof is covered with) glass. It may be of interest 
to state that the cantilever systenq as applied to roofs has not beeq used here- 
tofore oq so large a scale and that the MINES Building is the only one of the 
Expositioq group, excepting the large donr)es, that has steel roof trusses. 

The exterior of this building, like that of all the others, will be made of 
"staff, "similar to that used iq facing the recent Paris Exposition buildings. The 
cost of the Mines Building is $250,000. 



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THE AGRICULTURAL BUILDING. 



/ ^ JNE of tl^e most magnificent structures raised for tl^e Expositior; is tl^e 
V_/ Agricultural Building, of wliicli McKiwi, Meade &. White, of New York, 
are th^e architects. Tf\e style of architecture is classic renaissance, This 
building is put up very near thie shore of Lake Michigaq, arid is aln^ost sur- 
rounded by tl^e Lagoons that lead into thie Park fron^ tf^e Lake. Tl-ie building 
is 500 X 800 feet, its longest dimensions being east aqd west. Th^e norths 
line of tf^e building is almost oq a line W\t\\ t.\\e Pier extending into tl-^e Lake, 
oq whici^ heroic columns, emblematic of tfie Thirteeq Original States, are 
raised. A Lagooq stretches out along this entire front of tl^e building. 
Thie east front looks out into a harbor whichi affords refuge for numerous 
pleasure craft. TP\e entire west exposure of tf^e building faces a con- 
tinuation of tl-^e Lagooq that extends along tt^e nortt^ side. With these pictur- 
esque surroundings as aq inspiratioq tl^e architects have brought out designs 
that have beeq pronounced all but faultless. For a single story building thie 
desigq is bold aqd heroic, Tlqe general cornice line is 65 feet above grade. 
Oq either side of th^e maiq entrance are rqammotl| Corinthiaq pillars, 50 feet 
higlq aqd 5 feet iq diameter. Oq eaclq corner and fronq t\\e center of tlqe 
building pavilions are reared, t\\e center oqe being 144 feet square. Tlqe 
corner pavilions are connected by curtains, forming a continuous arcade 
around the top of tlqe building. The maiq entrance leads througl] aq open- 
ing 64 feet wide into a vestibule, frorq whichi entrance is had to th^e rotunda, 
100 feet iq diameter. This is surmounted by a nqammotti^ glass don|e, 130 feet 
highi. All througl"! the maiq vestibule statuary has beeq designed illustrative 
of the Agricultural industry. Similar designs are grouped aboutall of the grand 
entrances iq tf^e most elaborate manner. Thie corner pavilions are sur- 
mounted by donqes 96 feet higlq, aqd above these tower groups of statuary, 
Tlqe desigq for these donqes is that of three womeq, of herculeaq proportions, 
supporting a nqammothi globe. 

Tlqe Agricultural Building covers nqore thaq qine acres, aqd together 
witlq tlqe Dairy aqd Forestry Buildings, whict^ cover 1.7 aqd 4.5 acres re- 
spectively, cost about $1,000,000. 

To thie southward of tlqe Agricultural Building is a spacious structure 



devoted chiefly to a Live Stock aqd Agricultural Assembly Hall. This 
building is conveniently near oqe of tP\e stations of thie elevated railway. It 
is a very handsome building aqd will undoubtedly be t\\e commoq meeting 
point for all persons iqterested iq live stock and agricultural pursuits. On 
thie first floor, near thie nqaiq entrance of thie building, is located a Bureau of In- 
formation, iq charge of attendants, who furnislq visitors witlq all necessary infor- 
matioq in regard to thie Assembly Hall aqd thie maiq Agricultural Building as 
well as othier features of thie Expositioq. This floor also contains suitable 
committee aqd othier rooms for the different live stock associations of every 
character, where suchi associations caq meet aqd have their secretaries iq 
constant attendance, thus affording thiis important industry ample headquar- 
ters near the Live Stock Exhibit aqd the Agricultural Building, Oq this floor 
there are also large aqd handsomely equipped waiting-rooms for ladies, 
lounging-rooms for gentlemeq and ample toilet facilities. Broad stairways 
lead frorq ti^e first floor into thie Assembly-roonq, which has a seating capacity 
of about 1,500. This Assembly-roonq furnishes facilities for lectures delivered 
by gentlemeq eminent iq their special fields of work, enqbracing every interest 
connected withi Live Stock, Agriculture aqd allied industries. 

Takeq iq connectioq witlq thie exhibits, this feature makes that part of thie 
Expositioq devoted to Live Stock, Agriculture aqd thie Dairy a complete show- 
ing of thie most advanced progress iq thiese branches of industry. Iq 
the Assembly-roonq thie most approved theories will be advaqced aqd ex- 
plained. Oq thie grounds aqd iq thie Agricultural aqd Dairy Buildings 
will be thie best illustratioqs of what caq be accomplished wheq these 
theories are put iqto practice. 

Tlqe entire second floor of tP\e Assembly Hall is giveq up to committee 
rooms aqd rooms for headquarters for each aqd all of thie different farmers' 
organizations iq existence iq this country. 

Suchi a building was never erected at aqy Expositioq aqd its constructioq 
here shows that thie Board of Directors purposed affording every desirable 
facility that they could furnishito aid thie great Live Stock aqd Agricultural in- 
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(SEE THE TWO 

♦\ X /ONDERFULLY beautiful is tf^e picture presented by the Birdseye View 
VV of tl^e Expositioq Grounds aqd Buildings, Whether fron^ th^e dome 
of tl-ie Administration Building or froni a captive ballooq, th^e visitor will be 
amply repaid iq looking dowq upoq tl^is magnificent array of graceful aqd im- 
posing edifices aqd vast expanse of Park. Spread out beneatfi hin^ lie more 
thari 600 acres fronting oq Lake Michigaq — oqe of tfie grand est of inland seas — 
aqd containing scores of great structures whiclq embody tl^e best cenceptions 
of America's greatest architects. 

Iq tfie northerq portioq of tlqe grounds l^e may see a picturesque group of 
buildings, forty or fifty of therq, constituting a veritable village of palaces. 
Here oq a hundred acres or more, beautifully laid out, staqd tlqe buildings of 
Foreigq Nations aqd of a number of tf\e States of tfie Unioq, surrounded by 
lawqs, walks aqd beds of flowers aqd shrubbery. Tlqese are ranged oq wide 
curving avenues and constitute oqe of tlqe most interesting portions of i\\e en- 
tire Expositioq. Iq thie westerq part of tlqe group stands tlqe ILLINOIS Building, 
severely classic iq style, witlq a don^e iq tl^e center aqd a great porch^ facing 
southward. Iq tlqis portioq of tl^e Park, too, staqds tlqe Fine Arts Building, a 
magnificent palace costing half a million. Just soutf^ of tlqe Foreigq aqd State 
buildings may be observed a considerable expanse of ti\e Lagooq, witl| inlet to 
tP\e Lake, and encompassing tlqree islands, Qqthie largestoqestandsth^e United 
States Fisheries Building, flanked at eaclqeqd by acurved arcade connecting 
it witl-i two polygonal pavilions in whichi aquaria aqd tlqe tackle exhibit are dis- 
played. A little farther soutl^, across aq area of tlqe Lagooq, is th^e United 
States Government Building. Oq th^e Lake shiore east of its building, aqd in 
part iq th^e intervening space, thie Government sh^ows a guq battery, life- 
saving statioq complete witl^ apparatus, a lighthouse, war balloon, aqd a full 
size model of a $3,000,000 Battleship of tlqe first class. 

To tl-^e southward of tfie Government Building stands tl\e largest of 
tlie Expositioq structures, tfjat of Manufactures and Liberal Arts. Sur- 
rounding t)r[\s oq all sides is a porcf^ two stories iq height, affording a de- 
lightful promenade aqd a view of tf^e grounds aqd buildings generally. 

A little farther soutlq extending 1,000 feet into thie Lake is tlqe Pier, which 



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affords a landing place for t\\e Lake steamers, aqd encloses a harbor. This 
harbor is bounded oq tt^e east far out iq tl^e Lake by tlie beautiful facade 
of tqe Casino, iq whose free space crowds of meq aqd womeq, protected by 
ceiling of gay awnings, look east to tlqe Lake aqd west to tfie long vista betweeq 
tlqe maiq edifices as far as tfie gilded donqe of ti\e Administration Building, 
Thie first notable object iq tlqis vista is tfie colossal Statue of Liberty rising out 
of t\\e Lagooq at tlqe point where it enters tl)e land, protected by moles which 
carry sculptured columns emblematic of tf^e Tl^irteeq Original States of tir\e 
Unioq. Beyond this lies a broad basiq frorq whicl; grassy terraces aqd broad 
walks lead oq tfie nortP\ to tfie soutfi elevatioqof tfie enornqous Main Building, 
aqd oq tl]e soutl) to thie structures dedicated to Agriculture, Live Stock, 
Forestry and tf^e Dairy industry. 

Fronq tP^e Pier extending westward across tlqe Park, is a long avenue or 
court, several hundred feet wide, affording a view of almost unparalleled 
splendor. All dowq this Grand Avenue, encompassing a beautiful sheet of 
water, stand imposing buildings along t[\e majestic facades of whiclq sweeps 
tlqe gaze of tf^e visitor uqtil it rests oq thie Administration Building nearly a 
mile distant. West of t\\e Agricultural Buiding stands Machinery Hall, 
whiclq is its equal iq size aqd is especially ricfi iq architectural lines aqd details. 

To tlqe northward of tlqe Administration Building oq eitlqer side aqd 
facing tl-ie Grand Avenue stand two more immense buildings, oqe for tlqe 
Electrical and tlqe other for tl^e Mining Exhibit. 

Near by is tPie Wooded Island —a delightful genq of primitive nature, iq 
striking contrast witfi tfie elaborate prod.uctions of humaq skill whicfi surround it, 

Iq tt^e southwesterq portioq of tf\e grounds tlqe spectator observes tl\e 
great depots, tlqe numerous railway tracks aqd tlqe rapid coming aqd going 
of t^ie trains taking visitors to aqd frorq tlqe Grounds, To tlqe northward is tlqe 
great Transportation Building, aqd still fartlqer oq stands the Horticul- 
tural Building, whiclq is oqe of the most beautiful of tl^e many beautiful 
edifices. Farther norths still \sti\e Woman's Building, aqd to tlqe westward of 
it are tlqe Bazars of all Nations and a various collectioq of structures aqd 
attractions of a semi-private character, all interesting to tlqe visitor. 



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